Your Weekly Guide to Pet Adoptions in Maryland (July 19-25)

All cats have waived adoption fees for the entire month of July!

All of these shelters are offering free cat adoptions for the month of July, so please go get your free kitty! With help from the local shelters, we've compiled a list of the cutest pets available in Maryland. Check out this week's adorable options!

Maryland SPCA | Baltimore

The Maryland SPCA is a great organization that can be found at 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211 – contact them at 410-235-8826 if you have any questions about the pets. Check out their adoption policy here! And don't forget to check them out on Facebook!

Lexi, 4

Courtesy of Maryland SPCA

Not much is said about this girl, but according to her photos, she seems like a generally happy girl who loves to give her share of kisses. Lexi has successfully lived with other dogs in the past, so if you have a pupper friend for her, bring them in for a meet and greet. Think about adopting her, here!

Carrott, 4 Months

Courtesy of Maryland SPCA

She has caramel eyes – how gorgeous are they? She is bonded with Gearhead, another kitten living in her foster home, so they need to be adopted together. Carrot is a very high-energy cat who can play for hours on end with her humans and is currently learning not to be a nibbler. Gearhead will help teach her how to be on her best kitty behavior, plus she has someone to play with all day long. Bring them home, here!

Pepper, 3

Courtesy of Animal Care Shelter for Kent County

Make sure you set aside some time to give her plenty of belly rubs and to take her out in the backyard to play. Pepper is a fun-loving dog who prefers to be around humans as much as she can and also wouldn't mind having a dog brother or sister. She just wants a family to show her some love and affection. Meet her here!

Shadow, 9

Courtesy of Animal Care Shelter for Kent County

Shadow will need to go to a home with his sister, Baby, as they are a bonded pair! Shadow is a chill guy who loves to lounge around and provide attention when he feels necessary. He would prefer a quiet home with other low-energy animals and older children because the excitement from the younger ones can be too much. If you're prepared to take two cats home, check Shadow out, here!

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center | Derwood

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is an amazing shelter that cares for homeless, abused, and neglected animals. You can find them at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855 – you can call them at 240-773-5900 if you have any questions. Check out their adoption policy here, and check out their website and Facebook!

August, 4

Courtesy of Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

August isn't thriving in the kennel, and because of it, she's a bit of a wallflower. She will need an owner that can break her out of her shell and show her love and affection! August is a gentle love bug who would fit perfectly in almost any home! Please take her home, here!

Jackson, 14

Courtesy of Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

Jackson just looks so frightened – he needs to find a family asap! Not much is said about this precious boy, but it seems like he would be a pretty chill guy! Check him out, here!

Cashmere, 5

Courtesy of Mary Swift

During her time at the shelter, she has proven to be pretty nervous. Cashmere gets along with other dogs just fine and is slowly making new friends with the staff but would prefer to go to a cat-free home. She loves to go on daily walks so an active owner would be best for her. Come visit her, here!

Joshua, 1

Courtesy of Mary Swift

So, let's get this straight, he's cute and his name is Joshua – how has be not been adopted yet? His housemate, Bella, is looking for a home as well and if they can be adopted together, that would be purrfect! His favorite activity is to lie in bed and people-watch. Sounds like a pretty chill guy! Consider him, here!

SPCA of Anne Arundel County | Annapolis

The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the local shelter for Annapolis, Maryland. Visit them at 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, or call them at 410-268-4388. Also, you can check them out on Facebook and their website!

K-Dog, 3

Courtesy of SPCA of Anne Arundel County

If you are looking for a confident dog who will thrive in your home and keep you occupied, consider checking out K-Dog! He's super-smart and already knows some basic tricks, so training him down the road will not be a difficult task. K-Dog is hyperactive and needs to keep his active mind busy, so make sure to take him for daily walks, hikes, or runs, and weekly doggie play dates! Please take him home, here!

Eppie, 9

Courtesy of SPCA of Anne Arundel County

Not much is said about Eppie, but she appears to be a quiet and gentle kitty. Check her out, here!

Sassytree, 3

Courtesy of Baltimore Barcs Animal Rescue and Care Shelter

Those ears – they are her most prominent (and cutest) feature and represent exactly how sassy she really is! Her foster dad says that she is already housebroken and crate-trained, and she already knows some basic tricks like sit and shake! Make her your best friend, here!

Thunder, 2

Courtesy of Baltimore Barcs Animal Rescue and Care Shelter

Thunder is a lazy girl who loves to spend her spare time snuggling with her humans on the couch and getting pets. She is a bit shy at first, but if you give her some head scratches, she will melt and become the most affectionate and loving kitty you have ever met! Scratch her head furrever, here!

Did we pick your future best friend? Do you plan to head on over to the shelters to adopt? Tell us in the comments.